Introduction to the Program

If you've been to a Worldcon before, you probably know what to expect from a Worldcon program.
But if you haven't, you have a great time ahead of you.

Worldcon programs are large and diverse, and include lectures, debates and panel discussions.
Typically there will be in excess of 500 distinct items in this core program over the 5 days, with
up to a dozen tracks running in parallel at any moment time. The formal program ranges over topics
from fiction and writing to politics and science, and participants have included Nobel Prize
winners, astronauts, scientists, writers, editors, publishers, artists, film makers, and fans.

Our Theme - the New Frontiers

The overall theme for our convention will be the New Frontiers.
This theme will influence our program as well as our exhibits and events. We'll take you to
the edge of the genre as well as the heartlands - we'll challenge your views and ideas, and
we'll introduce you to new people and new voices.

Participation Programming and Activities

In addition to our traditional programming, we are also delighted to offer some more
interactive programming and activities. (Note that some of these activities are open while
others require preparation or pre-registration).

For Younger Fans

Our support for younger fans comes in three parts. For the youngest, on up through to 12, we
will be providing professional childcare. For 8-12 year olds there will be fan-run children's
programming, and above this age we will have a teen activities built around a separate
teen lounge. More information is available on the Children
and Young Adults page.